ZenQuest will host a special "Shugyo" or spirt training in honor of Master Shigeru Takamiyagi on Sunday, October 15th. The event will be from 1:30 to 3:00 PM to celebrate a lifetime of training, teaching and advancement of Uechi-Ryu Karate. This is open to all teen and adult students of Uechi-Ryu Karate Do.​Master Takamiyagi became ill in 2011, and passed away on October 12th , 2014. He was Sensei Connie’s and Mark’s primary teacher, and was the owner of the legendary Chatan Dojo in Okinawa. Sensei Takamiyagi made significant contributions to the development of Uechi-Ryu/ Shohei-Ryu Karate, and has students scattered around the world. He was also instrumental in organizing the Okinawa Karatedo Kyokai, which is ZenQuest’s parent organization for Karate.

​After the Shugyo training, participants are encouraged to go for some dinner together. There is no cost associated with the training and meals will be ordered from the menu at the dinner. This is open to all experience levels. Please come lend your energy and spirit for some great training and discussion!